There are so many aspects of preparing for a long-distance thru hike with your family! Backpacks, sleep setups, food systems, and certainly not least, the clothing you will wear and bring. When my family, two adults and seven children, undertook to hike the Appalachian Trail, the right apparel was definitely on our minds. Choosing clothes … Read more
According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, an estimated 1% of the population globally has Celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that requires a strict gluten-free diet. In addition, an estimated 11-25% of US households eat a gluten-free diet. At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we want everyone to be able to experience the outdoors and to … Read more
If you are going to take kids on a thru-hike (or really any long-distance backpacking trip), you need to think a bit more carefully about gear than if you were just taking them in a mile or so to basecamp at a lake for your backpacking trip. If you get nothing else from this post, … Read more
Whether you’re new to camping or a seasoned pro, your first tent or your newest upgrade is one of the biggest and most exciting purchases. Your tent is your home away from home, and it’s important that it can fit your family and gear, and protect you from the elements. If you live somewhere where … Read more
When people think about taking kids camping, their biggest concern is almost always how are people going to sleep (and WILL sleep actually happen???). And with good reason – it’s hard for kids to do change sometimes…and even more so when they’re suddenly in a sleeping bag instead of a bed. Because of this we … Read more
Before I was a mom, I had grand plans about my kids eating only fruits and vegetables with no processed sugar. I imagined that my kids would eat everything I made for them – or if they got hungry enough they would eventually eat. If you are a parent, you’re probably laughing because you know … Read more